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Xiaomi Smart Band 11 keeps the Band 10’s display size and 21-day battery claim but adds more brightness, a thinner design, and new health features. The post Xiaomi Smart Band 11 vs Smart Band 10: What Actually Changed? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple’s Sept. 9 event could bring the iPhone 18 Pro, its first foldable iPhone, and a split release schedule extending into 2027. The post Apple’s Sept. 9 Event: What to Expect From the iPhone 18 Pro and the Reported $2,099-Plus Foldable appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google is rolling out AI-powered Battery usage summaries to Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 phones to help users understand what may be draining battery life. The post Pixel’s New AI Feature Can Now Explain What’s Draining Your Phone appeared first on TechRepublic.

Acer’s DualPlay Mini combines gaming controls with a physical keyboard, but can the 8-inch handheld replace a travel laptop for everyday work? The post Acer DualPlay Mini: Can a Gaming Handheld Replace Your Laptop? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Redmi Note 17 Pro and Pro Max pricing varies by country, while the Pro Max adds a larger battery, faster charging, storage, and 4K video. The post Redmi Note 17 Pro vs Pro Max: Battery, Price and Specs Compared appeared first on TechRepublic.

OnePlus 16 camera leaks point to a 200MP main sensor, larger 50MP 3x telephoto and new ultrawide, but global availability remains unclear. The post OnePlus 16 Camera Leak Reveals 200MP Main Sensor and New 3x Telephoto appeared first on TechRepublic.

Compare the best UCaaS providers for 2026, including pricing, features, use cases, and how to choose the right unified communications platform. The post 6 Best UCaaS Providers in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

The $100 jump to Garmin’s fēnix 9 Pro buys a titanium case and access to solar and inReach configurations, not a completely different watch platform. The post Garmin Fenix 9 vs Fenix 9 Pro: Is the $100 Upgrade Worth It? appeared first on TechRepublic.

Sennheiser’s $299.95 Momentum True Wireless 5 adds user-replaceable batteries to both the earbuds and charging case, plus longer battery life and Bluetooth 6.0. The post Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5: Key Features and Price appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple could move iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders to Saturday, Sept. 12, while its foldable iPhone and cheaper iPhone 18 models may arrive later. The post No Friday Pre-Orders This Year: Apple May Shift iPhone 18 Pro Pre-Orders Out of Respect for 9/11 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Keep your files organized, secure, and accessible with 500GB of lifetime cloud storage for one low price. The post Get 500GB of lifetime cloud storage for just $40 appeared first on TechRepublic.

OpenAI is reportedly buying tens of thousands of Mac mini and Mac Studio systems as AI labs find a new use for Apple hardware. The post OpenAI Purchases Tens of Thousands of Mac minis, Mac Studios appeared first on TechRepublic.

Meta is testing robots for data center maintenance, from swapping cables to restarting servers, raising questions about automation and IT staffing. The post Meta Tests Robot Technicians: Inside Its Push to Automate Data Center Work appeared first on TechRepublic.

Anthropic eyed up to 5GW of AI data center capacity in NSW. Here’s what the potential buildout could mean for Australia’s power grid and IT leaders. The post Anthropic Eyed 5GW of AI Data Centers in Australia: Could the Grid Handle It? appeared first on TechRepublic.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8’s redesigned shape changes how its cameras fit into daily use, while the Ultra offers stronger optical zoom. The post Galaxy Z Fold 8 Camera Setup Shows How Samsung Reworked the Fold appeared first on TechRepublic.

A smart monitor can do far more than display a PC. Built-in apps, ACR, and advertising systems can introduce additional privacy considerations. The post Do Smart Monitors Track You? What Buyers Should Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

A working screen and SIM slot are not enough. Use these four checks to determine whether an older phone can still join a US carrier in 2026. The post Can You Still Use an Old Phone in 2026? What You Need to Know appeared first on TechRepublic.

Fairphone, HMD, Apple, Google, and Samsung take very different approaches to phone repair. Here are the models that are easiest to keep running. The post Most Repairable Phones You Can Buy in 2026 appeared first on TechRepublic.

Life360's new QR pet tag costs $7.99 once, while Pet GPS adds live tracking and escape alerts with a paid membership. Here's where each fits. The post Life360’s $8 Pet Tag vs Pet GPS: What Each One Does appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple’s new Mac Studio pairs M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips with up to 512GB of unified memory, targeting demanding local AI and creative workloads. The post Mac Studio 2026: Apple Goes All In on Local AI With M5 Ultra appeared first on TechRepublic.